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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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My 95 LS tranny is gone and it has an A340 in it I found a A341 from a 93ls on craigslist for pretty cheap

The question is will it fit and whats the difference

Any help would be great

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This has been answered but I forget the exact answer. Something along the lines it will fit, but there are differences. I don't know squat about automatic transmissions so reading the differences was like trying to read Chinese for me.
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This has been answered but I forget the exact answer. Something along the lines it will fit, but there are differences. I don't know squat about automatic transmissions so reading the differences was like trying to read Chinese for me.

I hear you lol Other than gear ratios I dont know either but I'm in a bind Do I shell out more money or drive my wifes mazda6 lol

Where did you read that at the differences
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It was a post on here and I'm having a hard time finding it. From my understanding the physical dimensions were the same but the electronics and some kind of auto transmission part, maybe valve body, were different.

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I'm curious if there are any connection differences between OBDI and OBDII.
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will bolt on, but won't work right.

plus you'll have multiple CELs. and will fail emissions.

use www.car-part.com and find a proper '95 or '96 trans.
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will bolt on, but won't work right.

plus you'll have multiple CELs. and will fail emissions.

use www.car-part.com and find a proper '95 or '96 trans.
thanks for the info on there there's like 20 of them on here

How much would you pay for a used one
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
will bolt on, but won't work right.

plus you'll have multiple CELs. and will fail emissions.

use www.car-part.com and find a proper '95 or '96 trans.

I found this Trans Although it was from a Jeep Cherokee it still has the same# as my car A340E

Will this work??

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/2856862721.html
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Originally Posted by atlls400
I found this Trans Although it was from a Jeep Cherokee it still has the same# as my car A340E

Will this work??

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/2856862721.html
I can't see how this would work because the electrical connectors for the vehicle options wouldn't be the same as what would be on a Lexus. Also, are you completely sure that the transmission is toasted? Sometimes it may need a component replaced or just need a good thorough cleaning
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I think I would check the codes and find out for sure.... and if you buy one, match up all the plugs and wiring..
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i've told you already, no.

find a '95-97 LS400 trans....

that 30-40LE/AW4 trans isnt an A340E anyways, it's an A340F. whole different shebang.
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Originally Posted by lavondag
I can't see how this would work because the electrical connectors for the vehicle options wouldn't be the same as what would be on a Lexus. Also, are you completely sure that the transmission is toasted? Sometimes it may need a component replaced or just need a good thorough cleaning
Yes it's definitely toast It's making a loud noise grinding whining. It's throwing codes for solenoid but man with the noise it's making I think it's gone.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
i've told you already, no.

find a '95-97 LS400 trans....

that 30-40LE/AW4 trans isnt an A340E anyways, it's an A340F. whole different shebang.
You are right I will look on cl and car parts.com

I'm pissed already spent so much on this car.
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may want to look into a transmission rebuild kit.... i'd much rather rebuild a tranny than goign out and buying a used tranny which may have the same problem in the future....

just my 2 cents.
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mainly becuase these are all decade or older trannys now... if your talking about a fairly new one fine... but as of now rebuild may be a better option. IMO.
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